Built to Last is the fifth studio album by Canadian rapper Maestro, released December 8, 1998, on Attic Records. It was his first album released exclusively in Canada. Before its release, he shortened his alias Maestro Fresh-Wes to simply "Maestro". Singles from the album include "Stick to Your Vision" and "416/905 (T.O. Party Anthem)". It was nominated for Best Rap Recording at the 1999 Juno Awards.
Background After living in Brooklyn, New York, for most of the 1990s, Maestro moved back to Toronto in 1997.Move with the Maestro Jam!. Accessed on June 12, 2010.Border Block - Canadian Hip Hop vs. America CBC. Accessed on June 12, 2010. Although his attempt at commercial success in the U.S. was a failure, he worked on a comeback album with local hip hop and R&B artists. The first single, "Stick to Your Vision", became Maestro's biggest hit since "Let Your Backbone Slide" was released nine years prior. It reached the top 20 on the Canadian Singles Chart.[ Maestro Fresh-Wes > Charts & Awards > Billboard Singles] Allmusic. Accessed on June 12, 2010.
Track listing
Sample credits "Stick to Your Vision" – Contains a sample of "These Eyes" by the Guess Who "Built to Last" – Contains a sample of "Crazy World" by Ghetto Concept "Clap Ya Handz/Turn It Out (Parts I and II)" – Contain a sample of "Hide and Seek" by Chuck Mangione "The Visine" – Contains samples of "Boiling Point" by Concrete Mob and "No Lawz" by Black-I "Verbal Exodus" – Contains a sample of "Emcee" by Thrust
Personnel Credits adapted from the album's liner notes. Billy Alexander – keyboards Nick Blagona – mastering Alun Davies – bass DJ Grouch – turntables James McCollum – guitar Scam – turntables Sonia – violin
Chart positions Singles Year Single Peak positionTop Singles - Volume 68, No. 15, February 01 1999 RPM. Accessed on June 22, 2010.Top Singles - Volume 69, No. 1, April 26 1999 RPM. Accessed on June 22, 2010.Canadian Singles ChartRPM Singles Chart1998"Stick to Your Vision"13321999"416/905 (T.O. Party Anthem)"—27
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